Naturalist

Bookmark Resorts; Balaghat; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Bookmark Kanha seeks a Naturalist to lead jeep safaris and design immersive guest experiences at Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh. You will guide dawn walks, forest trails, and wildlife tracking while sharing stories of tigers, birds, trees, and cultures with guests and the team.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in wildlife guiding, a Zoology/Wildlife degree, and strong English/Hindi communication. First‑aid certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years as a naturalist or wildlife guide
• Strong knowledge of central Indian mammals, birds, trees and ecosystems
• Excellent spoken English and Hindi; a natural storyteller
• First-aid certification is a plus or willingness to obtain it

Responsibilities

• Lead jeep safaris into Kanha core and buffer zones, turning drives into landscape stories
• Design and host on-site and near-property experiences (birding walks, forest bathing, trails)
• Track sightings and maintain logs; share seasonal updates with guests and team
• Balance safari thrill with a calm stay; tailor itineraries to guests and permits
• Train resort colleagues on Kanha ecology and contribute content for guests and social channels

Skills

Field experience

Storytelling

English & Hindi

Education

Zoology/Wildlife degree

Job description

We're hiring: Naturalist – Bookmark Kanha

Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh | Full-time

Bookmark Kanha is reopening this season as a Bookmark Resorts restorative sanctuary on the edge of one of India's finest tiger reserves. We're looking for a Naturalist who sees Kanha as more than a tiger sighting: someone who can help guests slow down, look closer, and leave knowing the forest a little better.

What you'll do

• Lead and accompany jeep safaris into Kanha's core and buffer zones, turning each drive into a story of the landscape, from tiger and leopard to barasingha, gaur and wild dog


• Design and host on-property and near-property experiences, including:
  
  
  
  • Dawn birding walks and evening nature trails
  
  
  • Forest bathing and mindful \"slow safari\" walks in the buffer zone
  
  
  • Tracking sessions: pugmarks, scat, alarm calls and signs of the forest
  
  
  • Butterfly, tree and medicinal-plant trails through sal and bamboo forest
  
  
  • Stargazing and night-sky sessions
  
  
  • Gond and Baiga village visits, done respectfully and with the community
  
  
  • Junior Naturalist programmes for children and families
  
  
  • Evening fireside talks, wildlife film nights and photography tips
  
  
  
  


• Brief guests at check-in and build personalised itineraries around their interests, pace and safari permits


• Balance the thrill of the safari with the calm of the stay, matching each guest to the right mix


• Keep sighting logs, species checklists and seasonal updates current for guests and the team


• Champion conservation and responsible tourism, following all forest department rules and park etiquette


• Train resort colleagues on Kanha's ecology so every team member can share the story


• Create content (notes, photographs, sightings) for our guests and social channels

What you bring

• Degree in Zoology, Wildlife Science, Forestry, Botany, Environmental Science or similar (strong field experience will also be considered)


• 2–5 years as a naturalist or wildlife guide, ideally in central Indian forests or a luxury lodge


• Sound knowledge of central Indian mammals, birds, trees and ecosystems


• Excellent spoken English and Hindi; a natural, warm storyteller


• A genuine love for guest interaction and an eye for detail


• First‑aid certification (or willingness to get it)


• Wildlife photography, bird‑call identification or local language/tribal culture knowledge is a strong plus

Why Bookmark

Bookmark Resorts, part of the jüSTa Hotels & Resorts group, is built on four values: Care for the Place, Belong to the Place, Make People Feel Good, and Do the Right Thing. As our Naturalist, you'll live all four every day.

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